Built in 1899, the 315 ft. tower offers an observation deck at 270 feet, the third highest viewing point in D.C. Enjoy the unparalleled views and check out the Bells of Congress, just below the observation deck. Don’t forget to grab a snack or a souvenir at the shops and food court on the ground level.<br>

Built in 1899, the 315 ft. tower offers an observation deck at 270 feet, the third highest viewing point in D.C. Enjoy the unparalleled views and check out the Bells of Congress, just below the observation deck. Don’t forget to grab a snack or a souvenir at the shops and food court on the ground level.<br>

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===[http://www.nmwa.org/sculptureproject/ National Museum of Women In the Arts & New York Avenue Sculpture Project]===

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You don't have to spend time in one of the museums in DC to enjoy art during your visit to the Nation's Capital. The New York Avenue Sculpture project, sponsored by the National Museum of Women in the Arts, has produced a major outdoor sculpture corridor a few short blocks from the Convention Center on New York Avenue between 9th and 13th Streets. The exhibit features changing installations of world-class art by women. The artist whose work was selected to inaugurate this public art exhibition program, and which will still be in place in June, is Niki de Saint Phalle, best known for her playful and colorful sculptures that celebrate women, children, cultural diversity and love. Saint Phalle began making large-scale mosaic sculptures for public display in the 1970s.<br>

Insider Tips for Visiting Everyone's Favorite Washingtonian Sights.

South of Independence Avenue, between 14th Street, SW and Raoul Wallenberg Place (15th Street, SW) Nearest to Smithsonian Metro Station (Blue and Orange Lines)

The buck starts here. Join one of the Bureau's popular tours to see how our nation's paper money is made. Same-day tickets are handed out starting at 8a.m. (get there beforehand) at the visitor's center on the Raoul Wallenberg Place (15th Street) side of the building.

Nearest to Union Station (Red Line) or Capitol South Metro Station (Blue and Orange Lines)

Start your visit to the seat of the federal government at the new Visitor's Center on the east side of the Capitol. To see the Capitol itself, we recommend booking your free tour passes online (or through your senator or representative) ahead of time. A limited number of free passes are available each day at the visitor's center, but these run out quickly during the summer months.

Built in 1899, the 315 ft. tower offers an observation deck at 270 feet, the third highest viewing point in D.C. Enjoy the unparalleled views and check out the Bells of Congress, just below the observation deck. Don’t forget to grab a snack or a souvenir at the shops and food court on the ground level.

You don't have to spend time in one of the museums in DC to enjoy art during your visit to the Nation's Capital. The New York Avenue Sculpture project, sponsored by the National Museum of Women in the Arts, has produced a major outdoor sculpture corridor a few short blocks from the Convention Center on New York Avenue between 9th and 13th Streets. The exhibit features changing installations of world-class art by women. The artist whose work was selected to inaugurate this public art exhibition program, and which will still be in place in June, is Niki de Saint Phalle, best known for her playful and colorful sculptures that celebrate women, children, cultural diversity and love. Saint Phalle began making large-scale mosaic sculptures for public display in the 1970s.

In order to ride up to the top and take in one of Washington's best views, book your free tickets in advance. (Note that there's a $1.50 surcharge per ticket.) You can also get free tickets from the Washington Monument Lodge (in front of the monument) but you'll have to get up really early to get them before they're gone.

Construction was begun in 1907 and completed in 1990. The Cathedral is the seat of the Episcopal Church in both the U.S. and Washington but it also functions as a spiritual center for Americans of all faiths and has been the scene of many national moments of mourning, including several presidential funerals. The observation deck in the southwest tower is over 200 ft, high, but because the Cathedral sits on a hill, you’re actually higher up than you would be in the Washington Monument. The Cathedral is second largest in the U.S. and among its curiosities are a piece of the Moon contained within in the famed Space Window and Darth Vader hiding among the cathedral’s many gargoyles.Did You Know? The Cathedral is the final resting place of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson; world-famous advocate for people with disabilities, Helen Keller; and her teacher, Anne Sullivan.

Perhaps one the most popular tours in Washington but also one of the hardest to line up. You must contact your senator or representative in advance to arrange a tour of the White House. Click on the link above for more details.